By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has partnered with the Bank of Agriculture, BOA, to transition millions of vulnerable Nigerians from dependence on humanitarian assistance to sustainable livelihoods through access to agricultural finance, productive assets, skills and enterprise opportunities. The partnership was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, between the Federal Ministry of […]

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has urged Nigerians to reject the perception that corruption is inevitable and “everyone is doing it”, warning that such narratives could weaken resistance to corrupt practices.

By Edwin Philip, Lafia LAFIA — The Nasarawa State Government has commenced plans to redesign drainage systems and waterways in Lafia, the state capital, following flooding that damaged buildings, disrupted transportation and displaced residents on Thursday. The Managing Director of the Nasarawa State Urban Development Board (NUDB), Engr. Muhammad Yahaya Wada, disclosed this while speaking […]

By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Former Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Peter Ajang Azi, is dead. Azi died peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2026, according to a statement issued by his family. The death announcement, signed by John Daniel Azi on behalf of the family, said the former Speaker “peacefully […]

By Golok Nanmwa JOS — Plateau State Commissioner for Environment, Climate Change and Mineral Development, Hon. Peter Kanang Gwom, has condoled with the families of seven miners who died in a mining pit collapse at Gassa community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening, August 12, 2026, […]